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Myanmar (Burma)



Basic Information:

Official Name: Myanmar
Population: 53,259,000
Area: 678,500 km2
Capital City: Yangon
Major Religion: Buddhism
Currency: Kyat (MMK)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT +6
Current time: 10:45pm
Phone Country Dialing Code: 95
Region: Asia
Language: Burmese


Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.myanmar-tourism.com
Electricity: 230V
Electrical Socket:

Type C

Type D

Type F

Type G


Travel Cost: $$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Bagan
  • Inle Lake
  • Kyaiktiyo Golden Rock Pagoda
  • Taung Kalat

Health Advisory:
  • Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)